HW1

Following are the results of a sieve analysis. Make the necessary calculations and draw a
particle-size distribution curve.

sieve opening mass retained

# (mm) in each sieve (g)
4 4.75 0
10 2 21.6
20 0.85 49.5
40 0.425 102.6
60 0.25 89.1
100 0.15 95.6
200 0.075 60.4
Pan - 31.2

Determine:
1. D10
2. D30
3. D60
4. Cu
5. Cc
sieve opening mass retained cumulative mass % Passing
# (mm) in each sieve (g) retained above each sieve (g)
 100

90

80

70

60
Passing %

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 1 Particle size (mm) 0.1 0.01